Arthur Rinderknech is all set to take on his cousin Valentin Vacherot in the final of the 2025 Shanghai Masters. It’s shaping up to be one of the most dramatic and personal matchups the ATP Tour has ever witnessed. And it’s also shaping to be one of the most dramatic matchups for the Vacherot-Rinderknech family group chat. “Our family’s WhatsApp group? It’s on fire right now ,” laughed Rinderknech ahead of his semifinal.

Both players put on an impressive show as they made their way through the draw—Rinderknech took down Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling three-set semi, while Vacherot pulled off a surprising straight-sets victory against Novak Djokovic—setting the stage for their final match on Sunday. The narrative, however, is not just about pedigree or performance — it’s about family, em

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